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...This is by no means a definitive guide to Ottawa, but some jottings based on a couple of visits. I always feel with places that you are likely to go to again, that there&#8217;s no point in rushing to see it all, and to date, I haven&#8217;t!
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&#8220;Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now 500 miles east of our capital, Ottawa&#8...

Advantageslocation: 2 hours from Montreal, o hour from American border, international flights

Disadvantagescan't think of any

...There is something to do all year-round in this clean, truly beautiful city. National Museums abound in the Nation's Capital. The National Arts Centre, smaller theaters, large festivals of all kinds attract locals and tourists alike. One can enjoy boating on the Ottawa River or on the Rideau Canal. There are miles of hiking and cycling trails, even river rafting. In winter, the Rideau Canal...

AdvantagesUnique place to stay, OK price, in centre of Ottawa easy walk to attractions, good fun

DisadvantagesLight being left on in corridor all night, no good if you want 'quiet' place to sleep

...Having not stayed in a youth hostel before we decided on our visit to Ottawa to try out the Jail Hostel for 2 nights. The cost was £31.05 per night have not sure if this was more expensive than normal for hostels and you would get it cheaper if you had Hi Hostel membership. However for the experience of staying in a haunted jail we thought it was worth it and would be fun!
On arrival we...